MTUS (Metallus) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


MTUS Metallus Inc MTUS
72 GF Score
Price $18.63
GF Value $19.28
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Metallus Moat Score?

Metallus MTUS -1.27% 72 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates MTUS with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 645 Steel companies, Metallus ranks better than 93.33% on this metric.

Metallus has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Metallus has No Moat: Metallus Inc lacks significant competitive advantages. It does not have strong brand strength, intellectual property, or regulatory barriers. The company faces intense competition and has limited pricing power and customer loyalty.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Metallus might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Metallus  (NYSE:MTUS) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Metallus Moat Score Related Terms

MTUS vs MSB, FRD, NWPX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Metallus's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Metallus Moat Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Metallus's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Metallus's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Metallus (MTUS) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Metallus ranks #43 out of 645 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 6.7%.
Is Metallus' Moat Score too high?
Metallus' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Metallus ranks #43 out of 645 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Metallus has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metallus' Moat Score compare to MSB and FRD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Metallus ranks #43 out of 645 companies for Moat Score. This places Metallus in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Steel company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Steel industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Metallus's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metallus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metallus (MTUS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.28, compared to a current price of $18.63 — trading 3.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Metallus' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Metallus (MTUS), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Metallus (MTUS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metallus stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $18.63 is trading 3.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.28. GuruFocus considers Metallus to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MTUS:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $19.28 vs. price of $18.63 (3.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MTUS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Metallus Business Description

Address 1835 Dueber Avenue South West, Canton, OH, USA, 44706
Metallus Inc is an American-based manufacturer of alloy steel, as well as carbon and micro-alloy steel. The portfolio of the company includes special bar quality steel, seamless mechanical tubes, and value-added solutions, such as precision steel components. The company also supplies machining and thermal treatment services and manages raw material recycling programs that work as a feeder system for its melt operations. The company's products and services are used in the following sectors: oil and gas; automotive, industrial equipment; mining; construction; rail; aerospace and defense; heavy truck; agriculture and power generation. Geographically, the company mainly serves customers in the United States.
72GF Score

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